Category: India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 meeting in South Africa. They discussed India-Russia bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other foreign ministers to strengthen ties. …

Home minister Amit Shah urged insurgents in the North-East to surrender and join the mainstream, highlighting the success of over 10,500 militants who have done so since 2014. He emphasized the Modi government’s efforts in resolving regional disputes and promoting opportunities for youth, leading to a significant reduction in violent…

US President Trump claimed that the $21 million USAID grant was intended to influence India’s elections, backing PM Modi’s assertion of foreign interference. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned Congress for allegedly seeking foreign intervention, calling it shameful and anti-national. …

Ahead of the Global Investors’ Summit in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav outlines his govt’s plans to double the state’s economy in five years, turn it into the country’s most promising investment destination, stop braindrain, and inspire youngsters to be part of its growth story. MP’s time has…

CBSE plans to conduct two Class X Board exams annually, starting in 2026, in February and May. This schedule gives students flexibility to choose their preferred exam date and subjects. The best score from either exam will be recorded on the certificate. …

In response to prolonged political setbacks, Congress is considering decentralizing decision-making powers to district units. Leaders such as Kharge and Gandhi have suggested empowering District Congress Committees (DCCs) to play a pivotal role in candidate selection and campaign strategy, learning from past organizational mistakes. …

Chhattisgarh HC upholds life sentences for four men involved in a deadly 2014 Maoist ambush that killed 15 security personnel and four civilians. The court emphasized the well-orchestrated nature of such attacks and relied on witness testimonies and incriminating evidence to confirm the convictions. …

Ministers from 100 countries endorsed the Marrakech Declaration for Global Road Safety, promoting political priority and sustained funding to halve road deaths by 2030. Commitments include Thailand’s target to reduce road deaths, Bangladesh’s new safety law, and Saudi Arabia’s updated strategy. The conference, hosted by Morocco, aims to advance safe,…

The Indian government received the Prince Michael Decade of Action Road Safety Award for significant achievements in vehicle safety, including the implementation of a new car safety assessment regime and mandatory ABS for new two-wheelers. The awards were conferred at the 4th Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech. …

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and her ministers started their tenure by focusing on ‘Maa Yamuna’, attending a grand Yamuna arti. The chief minister attended a grand “Yamuna Aarti” on Vasudev ghat before chairing her first cabinet meeting . …

Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, the number of buses operated by state road transport undertakings (SRTUs) declined from 1.52 lakh to 1.47 lakh, while revenue losses surged by 68 per cent to ₹30,192 crore. The main causes were reduced passenger revenue during Covid-19, high fuel prices, stagnant fares, and free rides…